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Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Part-time

Otford Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2138-220S
  • Posted:12/05/2025
  • Pay:KSD (FTE £26,393) 3 days per week, Term Time Only
  • Start Date:01/09/2025
  • App Close Date:02/06/2025 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC, interviews may take place before close date

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Would you like to join a fantastic, dedicated team of at Otford Primary school?  We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Higher Level Teaching Assistant with experience in Early Years/KS1/KS2 to join our team. Previous experience of being a HLTA not necessarily required, but an advantage.

The role is part time, 3 days per week (08:30-15:30) and responsbilities will include (but not limited to):

  • PPA Cover
  • Group Intervention
  • Covering classes for Staff Absence
  • Planning and preparing and teaching Curriculum Lessons
  • Supporting and developing children with different needs
  • Working with a larger team
 
Experience in supporting children with Social Emotional and Mental Health and the associated behaviours is desirable. The candiate may have the HLTA qualification already but, if not, we are happy to support the right candidate to complete this later on.  The candidate MUST have school experience and experience of working in/covering classes.

We may interview early for an exceptional candidate - visits to the school or a conversation are warmly welcomed.

Grade C+/4 in both Maths and English is a minimum requirement.  The successful applicant will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
 
Many thanks for taking the time to consider this vacancy.  If you would like more information or to view the school, please contact the school office.  We look forward to receiving your application if you think this is the job for you.

The post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please visit our school website for GDPR information.

Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks 

It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

If you wish to discuss the roles further, please contact Samantha Carroll samantha.carroll@otford.kent.sch.uk - 01959 523145.

 

Information about the school

Otford Primary School is located near Sevenoaks, based in the historic village of Otford. We are transitioning to becoming a one-form entry school, drawing from the village and immediate surrounding areas with committed staff and parents. We like to maximise links within the village and local community.

The School has undergone buildings and facilities development in the last few years. A large sports field and outdoor spaces are used to maximise physical activity and learning outside the classroom as well as weekly Forest School sessions off site. Please refer to our website for more information!

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list. Online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.